Lincoln Chronicle

31/10/2025

Friday, Oct. 31, 2025 at www.LincolnChronicle.org -- The Salmon River Hatchery is closing today, but that won't stop fall Chinook from showing up for five more years. We take you through the last of the hatchery harvest. Also, more details may come out next week about why the father of a 2-year-old Siletz boy who drowned in March was charged with misdemeanor child neglect, but for now officials are sticking to just explaining the investigation and indictment process. Also, food banks are preparing for big increases in demand; Newport and state Forestry Department firefighters will be sharing space in a new building; and Oregon Coast Community College hopes to launch a degree program in natural resources. Those stories, entertainment news, real estate sales reports, event calendars and lots more to read at www.LincolnChronicle.org

29/10/2025

Breaking news Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025 at www.LincolnChronicle.org -- The father of a 2-year-old boy who drowned in the Siletz River in March after last being seen playing in his yard has been charged with child neglect.

29/10/2025

Tuesday Oct. 28, 2025 -- It's already a busy news week in Lincoln County. Go to www.LincolnChronicle.org to read about a county commissioner planning to run for an appointed member's position; a Lincoln City man sentenced to life in prison for killing his young daughter; Oregon Coast Community College and Yakona Nature Preserve teaming up for a new degree program; and the Oregon Department of Forestry and Newport Fire begin sharing new quarters. Free to all to read at www.LincolnChronicle.org

25/10/2025

Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 at www.LincolnChronicle.org -- We have posted all the high school sports results from Thursday and Friday on our website -- including results from league playoffs. Go to https://lincolnchronicle.org/high-school-sports-calendar-and-results/ for the scores!

High School Sports Calendar and Results

25/10/2025

Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 at www.LincolnChronicle.org -- Where is Kelly Disney? Cold case investigators hope a $50,000 reward will lead to the remains of the 17-year-old Newport girl who was killed more than four decades ago. Know something? Say something. The story at www.LincolnChronicle.org

24/10/2025

Friday, Oct. 24, 2025 at www.LincolnChronicle.org -- Samaritan Health Services has been seeking another system to merge with. This week it found that partner -- a Tacoma based health nonprofit. We have all the details, so far. Also, what's behind the single-issue ballot measure for Lincoln County's Veterans Services office? We explain. Yachats' new library could be open by January; Samaritan opens the area's first inpatient addiction treatment center; a Taft High teacher is back in the classroom after a district investigation over his Charlie Kirk remarks; and your 2025 property tax bills have arrived. Those stories, entertainment news from Oregon Coast Today, news briefs and statewide news all at www.LincolnChronicle.org

20/10/2025

Monday, Oct. 20, 2025 at www.LincolnChronicle.org -- It's that time of year when property tax statements arrive in the mail. Lincoln County mailed 47,000 statements on Monday with the first payment due Nov. 17. The biggest changes are in four fire districts where voters approved tax levy increases in May. All the details and trends at www.LincolnChronicle.org

19/10/2025

Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025 at www.LincolnChronicle.org -- On Monday, Samaritan Health Services will celebrate the completion of the first inpatient addiction treatment center in Lincoln County. The Lincoln Chronicle explains why its needed and how it came together over 10 years. Go to www.LincolnChronicle.org for the type of reporting that only we provide.

19/10/2025

Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025 at www.LincolnChronicle.org -- Thousands of people in Lincoln County took part in Saturday’s “No Kings 2.0” demonstration in the third nationwide protest against President Donald Trump this year. Rallies in Yachats, Newport and Lincoln City had record participation with many protestors adorned in whimsical costumes.

17/10/2025

Friday, Oct. 17, 2025 at www.LincolnChronicle.org -- More than 5,000 senior citizens in Lincoln County are now scrambling to find a replacement for Samaritan Health's Medicare Advantage plan. We explain why -- and offer tips to help. Also, the Yachats city council hears from vacation rental owners wanting a change in the rules; the number of coho salmon on the central coast are increasing, so ODFW adds fishing days; Wednesday's Lincoln County commission meeting ends in chaos and tears; and signatures are being verified in an attempt to hold a recall election for six Waldport city council members. Those stories, lots more local news, news briefs, statewide news and entertainment stories from Oregon Coast TODAY all at www.LincolnChronicle.org

14/10/2025

Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025 at www.LincolnChronicle.org -- We've updated our Lincoln County high school sports schedules and results and there's a new events and entertainment calendar for the next seven days all at www.LincolnChronicle.org

14/10/2025

Breaking news Monday, Oct. 13, 2025 at www.LincolnChronicle.org -- Petitions to recall all six Waldport city councilors received 250 signatures and were submitted Monday to the Lincoln County clerk for verification -- which could be completed by the end of this week. Go to www.LincolnChronicle.org for the details